I hold the Thornhill Professorship for teaching and outreach to public policy, academic and commercial organizations involved in trade policy and trade transactions. Research is a relatively small part of the professional effort of the position. The research that is done is focused on efficient trade flows and patterns, on the formulation and implementation of trade policy and on commercial opportunities. Research by the position is leveraged with research and input from other members in the department, other public research and input from commercial entities.

Experience

Professor, Virginia Tech 2008-Present

Chief Agriculture Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 2006-2008